Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2003

FROM

$7,150

The 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class range of configurations is currently priced from $2,999.

Our most recent review of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class resulted in a score of 7 out of 10 for that particular example.

You can read the full review here.

The 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1500 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.

9.5L/100km (combined)

Coupe

5 Speed Automatic

Unleaded Petrol

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C180 C200 C220 C230 C240 C250 C280 C36 C43 C320 C350 C55 C63 C300 C32

Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2003 Pricing & Specs

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2003 prices range from $7,150 for the basic trim level Coupe Kompressor to $21,560 for the top of the range Sedan AMG.

$6,084

Based on 11 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.

LOWEST PRICE

$2,999

HIGHEST PRICE

$7,999

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Model	Body Type	Specs	Price from	Price to
C230 Kompressor Evolution AMG	Body Type: Coupe	Specs: 1.8L ULP 5 SP AUTO	Price From: $8,690	Price To: $16,170
C230 Kompressor Evolution	Body Type: Coupe	Specs: 1.8L ULP 6 SP MAN	Price From: $7,920	Price To: $15,070
C230 Kompressor	Body Type: Coupe	Specs: 1.8L ULP 6 SP MAN	Price From: $7,150	Price To: $14,190
C200 Kompressor Classic	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 1.8L ULP 6 SP MAN	Price From: $7,480	Price To: $11,220
C200 Kompressor Elegance	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 1.8L ULP 5 SP AUTO	Price From: $8,140	Price To: $14,410
C200 Kompressor Avantgarde	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 1.8L ULP 6 SP MAN	Price From: $8,030	Price To: $12,650
C220 CDI Elegance	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 2.1L Diesel 5 SP AUTO	Price From: $9,020	Price To: $12,760
C200 Kompressor Classic	Body Type: Wagon	Specs: 1.8L ULP 5 SP AUTO	Price From: $7,480	Price To: $11,220
C200 Kompressor Avantgarde	Body Type: Wagon	Specs: 1.8L ULP 5 SP AUTO	Price From: $8,030	Price To: $12,650
C200 Kompressor Elegance	Body Type: Wagon	Specs: 1.8L ULP 5 SP AUTO	Price From: $8,140	Price To: $14,410

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Model

Body Type

Specs

Price from

Price to

C230 Kompressor Evolution AMG

Body Type: Coupe

Specs: 1.8L ULP 5 SP AUTO

Price From: $8,690

Price To: $16,170

C230 Kompressor Evolution

Body Type: Coupe

Specs: 1.8L ULP 6 SP MAN

Specs: 1.8L ULP 6 SP MAN

Price From: $7,150

Price To: $14,190

C200 Kompressor Classic

Body Type: Sedan

Specs: 1.8L ULP 6 SP MAN

Price From: $7,480

Price To: $11,220

C200 Kompressor Elegance

Body Type: Sedan

Specs: 1.8L ULP 5 SP AUTO

Price From: $8,140

Price To: $14,410

C200 Kompressor Avantgarde

Body Type: Sedan

Specs: 1.8L ULP 6 SP MAN

Specs: 2.1L Diesel 5 SP AUTO

Price From: $9,020

Price To: $12,760

C200 Kompressor Classic

Body Type: Wagon

Specs: 1.8L ULP 5 SP AUTO

Price From: $7,480

Price To: $11,220

C200 Kompressor Avantgarde

Body Type: Wagon

Specs: 1.8L ULP 5 SP AUTO

Price From: $8,030

Price To: $12,650

C200 Kompressor Elegance

Body Type: Wagon

Specs: 1.8L ULP 5 SP AUTO

Price From: $8,140

Price To: $14,410

Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2003 FAQs

Reliable used 4-cylinder cars?

With a limited budget like yours I would suggest to go for a car with a good reliability record. While the Mercedes-Benz is a good car you are likely to be facing an expensive repair if anything should go wrong. Consider a Mitsubishi 380 or a Toyota Camry of around 2000-2003.

Which small car to buy

LIKE you, I prefer rear-wheel-drive cars for the way they drive and feel on the road. I'm also in favour of buying used BMWs and Mercedes-Benzes because you get to drive a better car than you might otherwise be able to afford, but they can be expensive to service and repair. For that reason I am loathe to recommend them. But I also agree that some of the cars coming from Japan look good, and I particularly like the new Lancer. I wouldn't be concerned about front-wheel drive at all, there's nothing wrong with the way they drive, handle, steer or brake.

Lap of luxury

NOT really. The CLK430 is a great car and should give you years of motoring pleasure. The only thing to be aware of is that it is a couple of years older than your C-Class, but Benz quality is good enough and you shouldn't have any specific problems. The key is to keep up the servicing.

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2003 VS The Competition

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2003 Dimensions

Dimensions for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1728mm x 1406mm and can vary on the basis of model.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Model	Body Type	Height x Width x Length	Ground Clearance
C230 Kompressor	Body Type: Coupe	Height x Width x Length: 1406x1728x4343 mm	Ground Clearance: 115 mm
C230 Kompressor Evolution	Body Type: Coupe	Height x Width x Length: 1406x1728x4343 mm	Ground Clearance: 115 mm
C230 Kompressor Evolution AMG	Body Type: Coupe	Height x Width x Length: 1406x1728x4343 mm	Ground Clearance: 115 mm
C320 Avantgarde	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1427x1728x4526 mm	Ground Clearance: 132 mm
C220 CDI Avantgarde	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1426x1728x4526 mm	Ground Clearance: 132 mm
C220 CDI Classic	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1426x1728x4526 mm	Ground Clearance: 132 mm
C220 CDI Elegance	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1426x1728x4526 mm	Ground Clearance: 132 mm
C200 Kompressor Avantgarde	Body Type: Wagon	Height x Width x Length: 1465x1728x4526 mm	Ground Clearance: 115 mm
C200 Kompressor Classic	Body Type: Wagon	Height x Width x Length: 1465x1728x4526 mm	Ground Clearance: 115 mm
C200 Kompressor Elegance	Body Type: Wagon	Height x Width x Length: 1465x1728x4526 mm	Ground Clearance: 115 mm

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2003 Wheel Size

Wheel size for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models. The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Model	Body Type	Front Tyre Size	Front Rim	Rear Rim
C230 Kompressor	Body Type: Coupe	Front Tyre Size: 205x55 R16	Front Rim: 7x16 in	Rear Rim: 7x16 in
C230 Kompressor Evolution	Body Type: Coupe	Front Tyre Size: 225x45 R17	Front Rim: 7.5x17 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x17 in
C230 Kompressor Evolution AMG	Body Type: Coupe	Front Tyre Size: 225x45 R17	Front Rim: 7.5x17 in	Rear Rim: 8.5x17 in
C32 AMG	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 225x45 R17	Front Rim: 7.5x17 in	Rear Rim: 8.5x17 in
C240 Avantgarde	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 205x55 R16	Front Rim: 7.0x16 in	Rear Rim: 7.0x16 in
C240 Elegance	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 205x55 R16	Front Rim: 7.0x16 in	Rear Rim: 7.0x16 in
C240 Classic	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 205x55 R16	Front Rim: 7.0x16 in	Rear Rim: 7.0x16 in
C200 Kompressor Avantgarde	Body Type: Wagon	Front Tyre Size: 205x55 R16	Front Rim: 7x16 in	Rear Rim: 7x16 in
C200 Kompressor Classic	Body Type: Wagon	Front Tyre Size: 185x65 R15	Front Rim: 6x15 in	Rear Rim: 6x15 in
C200 Kompressor Elegance	Body Type: Wagon	Front Tyre Size: 185x65 R15	Front Rim: 6x15 in	Rear Rim: 6x15 in

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2003 Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class currently offers fuel consumption from 9.5L/100km.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Model	Body Type	Specs	Fuel Consumption
C180 Kompressor	Body Type: Coupe	Specs: 1.8L ULP 5 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 9.5L/100km
C180 Kompressor	Body Type: Coupe	Specs: 1.8L ULP 6 SP MAN	Fuel Consumption: 10.0L/100km
C230 Kompressor	Body Type: Coupe	Specs: 1.8L ULP 5 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 9.0L/100km
C230 Kompressor	Body Type: Coupe	Specs: 1.8L ULP 6 SP MAN	Fuel Consumption: 10.5L/100km
C180 Kompressor Avantgarde	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 1.8L ULP 6 SP MAN	Fuel Consumption: 10.0L/100km
C180 Kompressor Avantgarde	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 1.8L ULP 5 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 9.5L/100km
C220 CDI Avantgarde	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 2.1L Diesel 5 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 9.4L/100km
C240 Avantgarde	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 2.6L ULP 5 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 11.0L/100km
C32 AMG	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 3.2L PULP 5 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: —
C200 Kompressor Avantgarde	Body Type: Wagon	Specs: 1.8L ULP 5 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: —

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2003 Towing Capacity

The 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has maximum towing capacity of 1500kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Model	Body Type	Specs	Braked Capacity
C230 Kompressor	Body Type: Coupe	Specs: 1.8L ULP 6 SP MAN	Braked Capacity: 1500kg
C230 Kompressor Evolution	Body Type: Coupe	Specs: 1.8L ULP 6 SP MAN	Braked Capacity: 1500kg
C230 Kompressor Evolution AMG	Body Type: Coupe	Specs: 1.8L ULP 5 SP AUTO	Braked Capacity: 1500kg
C32 AMG	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 3.2L PULP 5 SP AUTO	Braked Capacity: 1500kg
C240 Avantgarde	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 2.6L ULP 5 SP AUTO	Braked Capacity: 1500kg
C240 Elegance	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 2.6L ULP 5 SP AUTO	Braked Capacity: 1500kg
C240 Classic	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 2.6L ULP 5 SP AUTO	Braked Capacity: 1500kg
C200 Kompressor Avantgarde	Body Type: Wagon	Specs: 1.8L ULP 5 SP AUTO	Braked Capacity: 1500kg
C200 Kompressor Classic	Body Type: Wagon	Specs: 1.8L ULP 5 SP AUTO	Braked Capacity: 1500kg
C200 Kompressor Elegance	Body Type: Wagon	Specs: 1.8L ULP 5 SP AUTO	Braked Capacity: 1500kg

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